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Local League Recreational Youth Baseball

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:02:21 EDT

With all the travel teams out there, we still have a place for local league youth baseball, also called recreational baseball. It is a very important aspect of our communities and very important for our youth baseball players.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Sep 02, 2010

Compact Swing: Three Tips to a Short Compact Swing in Youth Baseball

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:56:19 EDT

We have all seen youth baseball players struggle at the plate. We want our youth players to be successful at hitting. A short, compact, swing is the proper baseball swing and will produce fantastic results.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Jan 26, 2010

Tips on Choosing the Proper Youth Baseball Bat

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:51:56 EDT

Choosing the right youth baseball bat is one of the most important decisions that affect a youth baseball players hitting performance.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Oct 23, 2009

Coaching Youth Baseball: Let Them Play Baseball!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:44:59 EDT

Most coaches, especially those coaching youth baseball at the younger levels tend to insert themselves into the youth baseball game more than is necessary. This called over coaching.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Jun 28, 2009

Baseball Strategy: How to Stop the Run with Runners on First and Third

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:52:49 EDT

With runners on first and third many coaches just give second base to the runner on first. There are ways to combat runners on first and third and different strategies to attack runners on first and third.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Oct 22, 2008

How to Field Ground Balls in Youth Baseball

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:17:14 EDT

Fielding a ground ball starts with the ready position. This piece explains what one should do when the ball is hit to them, or close to them and how to field a ground ball.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Apr 08, 2008

Simple Tips to Improve Youth Baseball Batting and Hitting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:16:41 EDT

There are two simple youth baseball batting tips that will improve any youth baseball player at his chance to bat.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Mar 27, 2008

Promoting Positive Attitudes When Coaching Youth Baseball

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:15:13 EDT

Coaches calling a timeout can promote positive attitudes in youth baseball. To promote and maintain a positive attitude in youth baseball, we as coaches need to make sure we do not "lose our cool," as the opportunity to do so will happen many times.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Jan 04, 2008

Pitchers' Tell-Tale Signs: How to Tell What's About to Be Thrown

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:37:29 EDT

How can youth baseball pitchers give away the pitch? Why should coaches and youth baseball hitters watch the pitcher?

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Dec 21, 2007

Free Youth Shortstop Ready Position Drill

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EDT

A free youth baseball drill to reinforce the ready position and fielding to make the play at first.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Nov 08, 2007

Warm Up Drill for Youth Baseball - Don't Just Throw from the Sidelines

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:30:00 EDT

Most teams start practice and games with two players throwing to each other as a warm up. Let's learn how to make it a little more fast-paced and productive

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Nov 01, 2007

Take Command of the Mound - 4 Simple Tasks for Youth Baseball Pitchers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:31:00 EDT

A youth pitcher needs to take ownership of the mound to correctly perform before even the first pitch is thrown.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Sep 21, 2007

Youth Baseball Spring Training - Off Season Tips for Youth Baseball

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:30:00 EDT

The best time to prepare our kids for youth baseball is not two weeks before the first game. Find out what you can do as a parent or coach to start improving your kids immediately.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Sep 21, 2007

Attitudes in Youth Baseball - How to Fix Attitudes in a Youth Baseball Team

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:07:00 EDT

Coaching youth baseball with good attitudes will make your coaching job a lot easier..as a coach or parent.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Sep 15, 2007

Ready Position - Youth Baseball Ready Position

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:07:00 EDT

Your players need to be in the ready position before every play. You cant field a ball and make the play unless you are ready. Youth baseball defense starts with the ready position.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Sep 15, 2007

Hitting with Two Strikes - Two Strike Youth Baseball Drill

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:08:00 EDT

In youth baseball there is nothing worse or more feared than striking out looking. Coaches need to be sure hitters have different styles but need to adjust when there is two strikes. How do we decrease strikeouts?

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Sep 14, 2007

Baseball Bunting - Six Bunting Tips

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coach Mc) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:08:00 EDT

Bunting can help any youth baseball team - Here is a quick how to guide with six easy steps toward effective sacrifice and drag bunting.

Contributor: Coach Mc
Published: Sep 14, 2007